he Times: The Joy of Railways, Julian Holland — 2nd Edition

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he Times: The Joy of Railways, Julian Holland — 2nd Edition

Name: he Times: The Joy of Railways, Julian Holland — 2nd Edition
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Publication: Glasgow, Times Books, 2020.

Formatting: 4to, pp. 256.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume is tightly bound and square, presenting an exceptionally firm text block with no leaning or sagging. The original publisher’s pictorial boards are sharp and robust, with only the most microscopic hints of shelf-wear to the extremities. Internally, the pages are remarkably bright, clean, and completely free of foxing, thumb-marks, or previous ownership inscriptions, retaining a crisp, unread feel throughout. The vibrant red endpapers are perfectly preserved without any fading or splitting at the hinges. The original unclipped dust jacket is equally well-preserved and vividly coloured, displaying only negligible surface crinkling at the absolute upper edge of the spine panel. Overall, this is a highly attractive, carefully handled copy.

Catalogue Note: This is the 2020 second edition of Julian Holland’s widely celebrated locomotive history, published by Times Books (an imprint of HarperCollins) and originally issued in 2009 under the title The Lost Joy of Railways.

The volume is profusely illustrated throughout with a rich archive of period photographs, reproduction ticket stubs, handwritten journey logs, and railway ephemera, authentically capturing the golden age of British trainspotting. The dust jacket and rear boards creatively showcase a nostalgic collage of vintage Meccano Magazine and abc British Railways spotter's guides, further anchoring the book's historical appeal.

Given the widespread popularity of Holland’s transport histories, this edition is highly common on the open market. However, copies that survive in such sharp, unblemished condition remain desirable for dedicated collectors of mid-century railway history and enthusiasts of the steam era.

Step back in time to the golden age of British steam with The Times: The Joy of Railways. Organised comprehensively across the six regions of British Railways during the 1950s and 60s, this deeply nostalgic volume is a treasure trove of trainspotting history. Packed with hundreds of evocative photographs, detailed journey logs, and rare period ephemera, Julian Holland masterfully resurrects the romance, soot, and gritty atmosphere of the railways just as the age of steam was making way for the modern diesel era. A highly engaging and atmospheric read, it is an essential companion for both seasoned transport historians and those longing to revisit the days of platform-end notebooks and star locomotives.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Julian Holland

Book Publisher: Times Books

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Transport

Book edition: Second Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 256

Book Publication Year: 2020

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Guangdong, China

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